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G14 HGW

1997 Honda GL1500

Purple Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda GL150036,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelGL1500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 76,576 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 78,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 74,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 72,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 69,249 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,198 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,202 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,632 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,630 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 May 2014 54,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,130 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,417 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 42,406 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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How Reliable is the Honda GL1500?

Based on 22,074 MOT tests across 1,849 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 177
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 150
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 112
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G14 HGW is a 1997 Honda GL1500 in Purple with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda GL1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda GL1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G14 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda GL1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda GL1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G14 HGW registered?

G14 HGW is a 1997 Honda GL1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G14 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 HGW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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